Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Judy Greenwood
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
I founded my personal injury firm, the Law Offices of Judy Greenwood, PC in 1993 where I have specialized in medical malpractice cases, representing catastrophically injured clients with excellent results for over 25 years. My firm prides itself in practicing law with integrity, compassion, and concern for our clients, while providing strong and aggressive advocacy to them in the courtroom. Many of our cases have been filed on behalf of women and children who have suffered serious injuries, including birth injuries, as a result of negligence in their care by doctors and hospitals.
I am a member or the American Association for Justice, the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Philadelphia Bar Associations. I have been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Lawyer, as a Top Lawyer in Pennsylvania, one of the top Women Lawyers in Pennsylvan. I have consistently received the highest AV pre-eminent rating from my peers in Martindale-Hubbell. I am also a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.
Before starting the Law Offices of Judy Greenwood, PC, I had practiced as a Partner with the Law Firms of Bernstein, Bernstein & Harrison,and Kolsby Gordon in Philadelphia. I graduated from Rutgers University with my Juris Doctor degree in 1975.
Overview
- English
- Hungarian
- Gender: Female
- Rutgers University–Camden, JD, graduated 1975
- English
- Hungarian
- Rutgers University–Camden, JD, graduated 1975
- Gender: Female
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
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Q&A
We are a boutique personal injury firm that specializes in medical malpractice cases . A large number of our cases are brought on behalf of women and children who have been catastrophically injured. We are unique in that our lawyers provide great communication with our clients at all stages of the case and because we offer a caring and compassionate approach to our clients and their circumstances at the same time as we aggressively litigate their cases. We are a husband and wife team. We work with experts in various medical specialties, to try to get the best possible results for our injured clients.
How long will my case take?
In Philadelphia most medical negligence cases take two years from the time suit is instituted for the case to come up for trial. The time within which a case may come to an end can be longer than two years depending on appeals, or other factors.
What happens if I die before my case is concluded?
The case can continue through your estate and on behalf of your survivors.
What is the value of my case?
The value is determined by the jury based on several factors and is always unique to the facts of the case. There are, however,
ranges that can be considered based on what juries have done in similar cases in the past, that can serve as guidance when
determining whether or not to settle a case .
In Philadelphia most medical negligence cases take two years from the time suit is instituted for the case to come up for trial. The time within which a case may come to an end can be longer than two years depending on appeals, or other factors.
What happens if I die before my case is concluded?
The case can continue through your estate and on behalf of your survivors.
What is the value of my case?
The value is determined by the jury based on several factors and is always unique to the facts of the case. There are, however,
ranges that can be considered based on what juries have done in similar cases in the past, that can serve as guidance when
determining whether or not to settle a case .
One of my most memorable cases was a birth injury case involving a delay in delivery a baby who showed signs of fetal distress on
fetal monitoring which went unrecognized by nursing staff , followed by a further delay in the obstetrician proceeding to perform
the Cesarean section delivery. The baby, who was born near death, was resuscitated but significantly brain injured and would require
life long care. The case tried for three days and then resolved following the testimony of the first expert at trial. We were able to
take care of that child for the rest of his life.
fetal monitoring which went unrecognized by nursing staff , followed by a further delay in the obstetrician proceeding to perform
the Cesarean section delivery. The baby, who was born near death, was resuscitated but significantly brain injured and would require
life long care. The case tried for three days and then resolved following the testimony of the first expert at trial. We were able to
take care of that child for the rest of his life.
In medical malpractice cases the medicine can be complicated making it difficult for jurors to follow what occurred . The challenge is
to convert complicated principles into simple easily understood language and tell the story of what happenned in a way that resonates with the jury.
to convert complicated principles into simple easily understood language and tell the story of what happenned in a way that resonates with the jury.
I started my career interested in helping people, and worked as a public interest lawyer for a few years after I graduated law school.
Representing seriously injured folks was a natural fit for me when I wanted to go into the private sector but still be able to help
my clients and hopefully help better their lives through my representation.
Representing seriously injured folks was a natural fit for me when I wanted to go into the private sector but still be able to help
my clients and hopefully help better their lives through my representation.
I am interested in public justice issues, and matters that affect my community, I serve as a local committeeperson.
I have a wonderful family with two lovely grown children.
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